The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast

“Back Alley Noir: Body Double” is the latest in a series of essays focusing on classic noir and neo-noir films written by Wade from The DVD Vault and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 11 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes another “Back Alley Noir” focusing on Body Double — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. I will also be reading a Rex Tyre story where he buys his first skateboard, which leads to a night journey.Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: Body Double” — essay by The DVD Vault * “The Breakneck Tale of the First Big Deck” — fiction by Maxwell Vagus Music* “Devil’s Tail” by Maxwell Vagus* THE ATOMIC VOODOO LOUNGE PODCAST PLAYLIST* SPOTIFY* APPLE MUSICCocktail of the Evening* The Velvet TelescopeSHOUT OUTS* Dimitri | The Inward Sea Podcast* Amy, The Wandering Soul Podcast, and Wandering Nyx* John Michael Alaia and writing — Just Below: A Deadly Silence Story & The Confession: Justice in Blood* Lee Stackhouse and writing — Fly: A Deadly Silence Story, Diary of a Damsel Dame, People We Love too Late, and Dark & Sapphic: A Dark Romantasy Anthology)* Nick DeNardi — “Memory and Destiny in Stephen King’s The Dead Zone”Buy Maxwell Vagus a coffee?Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Back Alley Noir: Manhunter” is the latest in a series of essays focusing on classic noir and neo-noir films written by Wade from The DVD Vault and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 10 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

New Stanton Prep 1-3, written and read by Maxwell Vagus, examines what my novel New Stanton might be like if I took Harold Dean and made him a 10th grader. This selection was featured on Season 2: Episode 10 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“New Stanton Noir 8: The Dried-up Prehistoric Sea” is a series of six-word stories written and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 10 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“New Stanton Noir 7: The Three Sisters” is a series of six-word stories written and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 7 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“New Stanton Noir 6: Rex Tyre’s Deep End” is a series of six-word stories written and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 6 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes another “Back Alley Noir” focusing on Manhunter — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. I will also be reading the first three segments of New Stanton Prep, an adaptation of my novel, New Stanton, where Harold Dean wakes up as a 10th grader in a New Stanton high schoolSpoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: Manhunter” — essay by The DVD Vault * “New Stanton Noir 8: The Dried-up Prehistoric Sea” — a series of six-word stories by Maxwell Vagus * New Stanton Prep 1-3 — fiction by Maxwell VagusMusic* “Undercover Overcoat” by Urban Surf KingsBANDCAMPSPOTIFYAPPLE MUSIC* “Coastline Chaos” by The Riptide Rats (Maxwell Vagus Introduction)BANDCAMPSPOTIFYAPPLE MUSIC* THE ATOMIC VOODOO LOUNGE PODCAST PLAYLIST* SPOTIFY* APPLE MUSICCocktail of the Evening* The Simple EmpathSHOUT OUTS* Dimitri | The Inward Sea Podcast* Amy, The Wandering Soul Podcast, and Wandering Nyx* John Michael Alaia and writing — Just Below: A Deadly Silence Story & The Confession: Justice in Blood* Lee Stackhouse and writing — Fly: A Deadly Silence Story, Diary of a Damsel Dame, People We Love too Late, and Dark & Sapphic: A Dark Romantasy Anthology)* Nick DeNardi — “The Chair Company, Twin Peaks, and The Crying of Lot 49”* Grant David Crawford, PhD — “The End of Elsewhere”* Jared C Wellman — “Is Storytelling Evidence of a Divine Author?”* Bradley Ramsey — “The Halls of Pandemonium: Week 1 Directory”Buy Maxwell Vagus a coffee?Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Back Alley Noir: One False Move” is the latest in a series of essays focusing on classic noir and neo-noir films written by Wade from The DVD Vault and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 8 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Secluded Garden” is a poem written and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 8 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Evening’s Velvet Hand” is a poem written and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 7 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Back Alley Noir: Double Indemnity” is the fourth in a series of essays focusing on classic noir and neo-noir films written by Wade from The DVD Vault and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 7 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

In this bonus edition of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast, I interview Eric Williamson about his Miscreant Anthology Kickstarter campaign. I’m also a proud contributor and backer of the project.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

In this bonus edition of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast, I interview Eric Williamson about his Miscreant Anthology Kickstarter campaign. I’m also a proud contributor and backer of the project.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes another “Back Alley Noir” focusing on One False Move — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. I will also be reading one of my Tales from the Atomic Voodoo Lounge, “The Road Home.”Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: One False Move” — essay by The DVD Vault * “The Road Home” — fiction by Maxwell Vagus * “Secluded Garden” — poetry by Maxwell VagusMusic* “New Stanton” by Maxwell Vagus* THE ATOMIC VOODOO LOUNGE PODCAST PLAYLIST* SPOTIFY* APPLE MUSICCocktail of the Evening* The Ice VeinSHOUT OUTSMy work will be appearing in the Miscreant Anthology. Your support would be much appreciated by all of the contributors!* Dimitri | The Inward Sea Podcast* Amy, The Wandering Soul Podcast, and Wandering Nyx* John Michael Alaia and writing — Just Below: A Deadly Silence Story & The Confession: Justice in Blood* Lee Stackhouse and writing — Fly: A Deadly Silence Story, Diary of a Damsel Dame, People We Love too Late, and Dark & Sapphic: A Dark Romantasy Anthology)Buy Maxwell Vagus a coffee?Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes another “Back Alley Noir” focusing on Double Indemnity — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. In addition, New Stanton Noir 7 is a series of six-word stories where we meet New Stanton’s three sisters. I will also be reading one of my Tales from the Atomic Voodoo Lounge, “Teacher.”Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: Double Indemnity” — essay by The DVD Vault * “New Stanton Noir 7 — The Three Sisters” — a six-word story sequence by Maxwell Vagus * “Teacher” — fiction by Maxwell Vagus * “Night’s Velvet Hand” — poetry by Maxwell Vagus (at the very end of the podcast)Music* The Desolate Coast (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Website)* THE ATOMIC VOODOO LOUNGE PODCAST PLAYLISTCocktail of the Evening* The AnkletSHOUT OUTSMy work will be appearing in the Miscreant Anthology. Your support would be much appreciated by all of the contributors!* Dimitri | The Inward Sea Podcast* Amy, The Wandering Soul Podcast, and Wandering Nyx* John Michael Alaia and writing — Just Below: A Deadly Silence Story & The Confession: Justice in Blood* Lee Stackhouse and writing — Fly: A Deadly Silence Story, Diary of a Damsel Dame, People We Love too Late, and Dark & Sapphic: A Dark Romantasy Anthology)Buy Maxwell Vagus a coffee?Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Lenten Poems for Leaden Minds is a collection of poems I (Maxwell Vagus) wrote during the 2026 Lenten season.From Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, I composed a poem each day along with with a custom graphic and recording for the day’s poem.This video contains the audio for “Ash Wednesday,” the first poem, and all of the custom graphics I created for the series.You can access these poems for free at Lenten Poems for Leaden Minds for a limited time.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Back Alley Noir: Detour” is the third in a series of essays focusing on classic noir and neo-noir films written by Wade from The DVD Vault and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 6 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Divine Fruit” is a Southern Gothic mystery by Zoe Falk and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 6 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes the third installment of “Back Alley Noir” — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. In addition, New Stanton Noir 6 is a six-word stories following Mister Harold Dean as he encounters a catatonic skateboarder named Rex Tyre at the Starlite Inn’s pool area.Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: Detour” — essay by The DVD Vault * “New Stanton Noir 6 — Poolside Noir: Rex Tyre’s Deep End” — a two-part six-word story sequence by Maxwell Vagus * “Divine Fruit” — Southern Gothic short fiction by Zoe Falk * “Another Star” — poetry by Maxwell Vagus Music* Urban Surf Kings (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Website)* The Akulas (Spotify, Apple Music, Green Cookie Records)* THE ATOMIC VOODOO LOUNGE PODCAST PLAYLISTCocktail of the Evening* The Wrong Turn HighballSHOUT OUTSGreen Cookie Records* Amy, The Wandering Soul Podcast, and Wandering Nyx* John Michael Alaia and writing — Just Below: A Deadly Silence Story & The Confession: Justice in Blood* Lee Stackhouse and writing — Fly: A Deadly Silence Story, Diary of a Damsel Dame, People We Love too Late, and Dark & Sapphic: A Dark Romantasy Anthology)Buy Maxwell Vagus a coffee?Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“New Stanton Noir 5: The Neon Mirage Theater” is a series of six-word stories written and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 5 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Back Alley Noir: Dark City - Tech-Noir Nightmare” is the second in a series of essays focusing on classic noir and neo-noir films written by Wade from The DVD Vault and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 5 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes the second installment of “Back Alley Noir” — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault. In addition, New Stanton Noir 5 is a six-word stories following Lucinda, a young woman who finds herself in New Stanton and takes refuge in The Neon Mirage Theater.Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: Dark City” — essay by The DVD Vault * “Maxwell Vagus Challenge” — six-word stories by R. A. Ruhl * “New Stanton Noir 5: Lucinda Visits The Neon Mirage Theater” — six-word story sequence by Maxwell Vagus * “Logos Kiss” — poetry by Maxwell Vagus Music* Geography of the Moon (Spotify, Apple Music, Green Cookie Records)* The Retroliners (Spotify, Apple Music)* THE ATOMIC VOODOO LOUNGE PODCAST PLAYLISTCocktail of the Evening* The Strangers’ ShadowBuy Maxwell Vagus a coffee?Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free — AS IN 100% FREE — subscriber! Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“The Diner” is a flash fiction story written by John Watson - Horror Author and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 4 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Back Alley Noir: Chinatown” is the first in a series of essays focusing on classic noir and neo-noir films written by Wade from The DVD Vault and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 4 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“New Stanton Noir 4: The Church of the Mouldering Stone” is a series of six-word stories written and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 4 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.Thanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free—TOTALLY 100% FREE—subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes our brand new feature: “Back Alley Noir” — a segment on noir and neo-noir film written by The DVD Vault.Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Back Alley Noir: Chinatown” — essay by The DVD Vault * “The Diner” — flash fiction by John Watson - Horror Author * “New Stanton Noir 4: The Church of the Mouldering Stone” — six-word stories by Maxwell Vagus * “The Hole in the Library’s Wall” — poetry by Maxwell Vagus Music* Urban Surf Kings (Bandcamp)* The Tentakills/Thee Leviathans (Bandcamp & House of Tabu/Tabu Recordings)Cocktail of the Evening* The Red Lantern SourThe Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free — AS IN 100% FREE — subscriber! (GO AHEAD, I DARE YOU!) Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Millie” is a Southern Gothic story by Zoe Falk and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 3 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free — AS IN 100% FREE — subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“New Stanton Noir: Starlite Noir” is a series of six-word stories written and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 3 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free — AS IN TOTALLY! — subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Lunchroom Odyssey” is a poem written and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 3 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.“Lunchroom Odyssey”What gods have I angered in my short lifeThat once a school day I am cast adriftTo walk upon mop-streaked linoleum,Scanning a tabled sea for just one friend,Soft harbor in a swell of misery?/What hubris did I display or boast makeThat I should descend to such a rancid place,Loath to meet the eyes of reddened facesWhich laugh and point over lunchbox debrisAs I step gingerly across their stage?/What home will there be to return to now?An adolescent eternity spentFloating betwixt Scylla and Charybdis,Balancing plastic trays, strengthened my willTo strive, to seek, to find, and not to spill.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free — LIKE TOTALLY, DUDE! — subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Circuits” is a poem written by Blue to Black Notes and read by Maxwell Vagus , featured on Season 2: Episode 3 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free —TOTALLY FREE — subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes:Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Circuits” — poetry by Blue to Black Notes * “Lunchroom Odyssey” — poetry by Maxwell Vagus * “New Stanton Noir 3: Starlite Noir” — six-word stories by Maxwell Vagus* “Millie” — Southern Gothic fiction by Zoe Falk Music* The Retroliners (Spotify & Apple Music)Cocktail of the Evening* The Vacancy HighballThanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it — I DARE YOU!The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free — AS IN TOTALLY FREE — subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Shroud of Idolatry” is short fiction written by John Michael Alaia and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 2 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. “Shroud of Idolatry” is a fiery short story that slips the genres of fantasy and horror to create a unique and stunning atmosphere where evil lurks among the living, preying upon them. The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a FREE subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“The Unsuspecting” is a poem written and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 2 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.“The Unsuspecting”I grow so tiredOf that old clichépopulatingScience fiction, comic books,And video games –The one where someMad scientistOrEvil corporationCreatesA gateway to HellAndOut pour the demons./When will someonePuncture a holeIntoHeavenReleasing angelsTo overrunThe unsuspecting?The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a FREE subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“New Stanton Noir 2: Late Night” is a series of six-word stories that use characters, settings, items, and themes from my novel, New Stanton, to tell other stories (or the same old story in a new way) written and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 2 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a FREE subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes:Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Shroud of Idolatry” — fiction by John Michael Alaia * “Missile Command” & “The Unsuspecting” by Maxwell Vagus * “New Stanton Noir 2: Late Night” — six-word stories by Maxwell VagusMusic* Healing Gems (Apple Music, Spotify, Green Cookie Records, Bandcamp)* The Other Timelines & The 4D Man (House of Tabu, Bandcamp)Cocktail of the EveningThanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge! This post is public so I DARE YOU TO SHARE IT!The Atomic Voodoo Lounge is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a free subscriber! I DARE YOU! Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for speculative/noir poetry, fiction, and music. This episode includes:Spoken Word: Fiction & Poetry* “Shroud of Idolatry” — fiction by John Michael Alaia * “Missile Command” & “The Unsuspecting” by Maxwell Vagus * “New Stanton Noir 2: Late Night” — six-word stories by Maxwell VagusMusic* Healing Gems (Apple Music, Spotify, Green Cookie Records, Bandcamp)* The Other Timelines & The 4D Man (House of Tabu, Bandcamp)Cocktail of the EveningThanks for reading The Atomic Voodoo Lounge! This post is public so I DARE YOU TO SHARE IT!The Atomic Voodoo Lounge is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a free subscriber! I DARE YOU! Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Bring Forth the Silent Children” is a piece of short fiction by A.M. Blackmere | Author (A Procession of Ashes: A Medieval Horror Novella & A.M. Blackmere on Amazon) and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 1 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free— GET IT ALL FOR FREE FOLKS!— subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“New Stanton Noir #1” is a series of six-word stories that use characters, settings, items, and themes from my novel, New Stanton, to tell other stories (or the same old story in a new way) written and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 1 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. This will be the first of many “New Stanton Noirs.”The Atomic Voodoo Lounge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Rattled Bones Still Echo from Atlantis” is a piece of short fiction by Barry wood and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 1 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Desolation Mountain” is a poem by Amy (Amy Yanity) and read by read by the poet, featured on Season 2: Episode 1 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. Please visit Amy’s website, The Wandering Nyx, and her podcast, The Wandering Soul.The Atomic Voodoo Lounge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free— AS IN 100% FREE— subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Missile Command” is a poem composed and read Maxwell Vagus. It will be featured on an upcoming episode of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast (AtomicVoodooLounge.com).The Atomic Voodoo Lounge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free—AS IN TOTALLY FREE— subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

Drop by New Stanton’s one and only surreal dive bar for the first episode of Season 2: New Stanton Noir. This episode includes:Poetry & Fiction* Amy Yanity (Amy) reading her poem “Desolation Mountain.” (Wandering Nyx)* “Rattled Bones Still Echo from Atlantis” — fiction by Barry wood* “Bring Forth the Silent Children” — fiction by A.M. Blackmere | Author (A Procession of Ashes: A Medieval Horror Novella & A.M. Blackmere on Amazon)* “New Stanton Noir” — six-word stories by Maxwell Vagus Music* The Electric City Surf Club (Instagram, Facebook, Spotify)Cocktail of the EveningThe Atomic Voodoo Lounge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free (AS IN TOTALLY FREE) subscriber. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“The Grave’s Edge” is a poem by Travally McFarland and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Episode 7 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Night Visit” is a piece of short fiction by Gabriel Ostley and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Episode 1.5 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Drips” is a poem by Abigail Miller and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Episode 7 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“Novelist to His Creation, Harold Dean” — poetry by Maxwell Vagus featured on Episode 12 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

“New Year’s Eve as Transcribed from the Memory of Mister Harold Dean” — fiction by Maxwell Vagus. This was originally featured on Episode 12 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

25 Goodbyes to 2025 — 25 six-word stories by Travally McFarland, Priest, Chris Detar, Clentin, LibraryLover, Barry, Joellen, Gabriel Ostley, and Maxwell Vagus. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe

This is a review of Dennis Lehane’s Shutter Island 2003 by Cedric that I ( Maxwell Vagus ) had the pleasure to narrate for The Atomic Voodoo Lounge podcast. Get full access to The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast at www.atomicvoodoolounge.com/subscribe